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Three Philosophies: The Good Samaritan
Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010 (message contributor)
THREE PHILOSOPHIES: THE GOOD SAMARITAN
The parable of the Good Samaritan gives three philosophies of life—
The robber's philosophy was "What you have is mine, and I will take it."
The priest and Levite had the philosophy that "What is mine is mine, and I will keep it."
The Samaritan's philosophy was "What is mine is yours, and I will share it."
Jesus endorsed the Samaritan's philosopher and said, "Go, and do thou likewise." (Luke 10:37)
— Encyclopedia of 15,000 Illustrations
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